One of the best methods of treating alcoholism is with drug rehab or a visit to a short term residential treatment center. There are several reasons for this. One is that it allows for a controlled environment in which the alcoholic can actually sober up for a moment and be able to start thinking clearly again. In some cases this is an impossibility for an alcoholic to achieve on the outside, and so the protected environment of a rehab is very important.

Another reason that drug rehab is useful for treating alcoholism is because they have medical staff there that can monitor the withdrawal. This is really important because the withdrawal is actually quite dangerous and in some cases can be fatal. Therefore it is important to have a medically supervised detox for any alcoholic who is looking to get well.

Rehab goes beyond just detoxing a person and can start to educate them about how to live a sober life. This generally happens in residential treatment and of course they will also expose the alcoholic to some twelve step meetings in most cases. These are helpful both as an educational tool, but also as the foundation of a support system for some people.

Finally, rehab will often help the recovering alcoholic by advising them on an aftercare plan. This sets up the alcoholic with a plan for after they leave treatment so that they can increase their chances of staying clean and sober. Without good follow up care and an aftercare plan, many alcoholics will simply end up relapsing.

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Question by jasimine w: when being sentenced from the judge residential treatment what happens next?

Best answer:

Answer by OneRunningMan
“Residential Treatment:

Promises Westside’s residential program – licensed by the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs – provides comprehensive, individualized treatment based on proven social and psychodynamic methods. We provide a confidential, secluded environment – a peaceful setting where hope and healing begin. Our program includes:

24-hour detoxification facilitation

“Dual Diagnosis” evaluation and treatment (see “Dual Diagnosis” section for more info)

Daily educational lectures

Relapse prevention skills development

Psychodrama therapy

Individualized treatment planning

One-on-one counseling

Group therapy sessions

Recreational therapy, physical fitness

Scheduled 12-Step meetings in the local community

Equine Assisted Therapy

Health and nutrition education

Family counseling, therapy, education and involvement

Aftercare planning

As noted above, Promises can facilitate detoxification services through independent physicians specializing in addiction treatment. During the critical stage of early recovery, we will work to ensure that new residents who volunteer for this auxiliary service experience the safest and most comfortable drug and alcohol detoxification possible.

Using the most effective techniques available today, an individualized treatment plan is developed for each client by our multidisciplinary clinical team to assure a successful recovery.
All meals are prepared on site by our chef, providing the healthy and balanced nutrition necessary for rebuilding the body.

After more than 15 years of dedicated service, Promises has helped over 10,000 people – plus their families, partners, and loved ones – return to health and maintain a lasting recovery.”

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